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Ecru, MS


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Ecru, Mississippi

Ecru, Mississippi, in Pontotoc county, is 80 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 947.

The People and Families of Ecru

In Ecru, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ecru had a median family income of $38,571. Ecru has a large middle class. The town isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Ecru Housing

In Ecru, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Residential property taxes remain low i Ecru.

Commuting

In Ecru, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ecru strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ecru Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ecru Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ecru Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ecru Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Ecru, MS

Comparing Ecru to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Male Share of the Population79
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women58
Age of the Population58
Female Share of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married610
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty510
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better49
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
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